by RuthBall (Author), Ball Ruth (Author), Ruth Ball (Author)
A delicious taste of the secret, exciting and often dangerous history of illicit spirits; Britain has always been a nation of enthusiastic drinkers. Any attempt to regulate, limit or ban our favourite tipple has been met with imaginative and daring acts of defiance: selling gin through pipes in a London back alley; smuggling brandy across Cornish clifftops; or dodging bombs and shrapnel running whisky in the Blitz.; The history of spirits in Britain has more illicit in it than licit - and that history has shaped these isles. Packed with wild stories, as well as authentic recipes from the past, Rebellious Spirits reveals the colourful characters and tall tales behind Britain's long and lively love affair with booze.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
Published: 19 Apr 2018
ISBN 10: 1783963794
ISBN 13: 9781783963799
Book Overview: * A rip-roaring history of illegal spirits in the UK, with a particular focus on the colourful tales from the wrong side of the law.; * Shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Debut Drink Book of the Year Award 2016.; * Features 50 delicious cocktail recipes - both authentic historical drinks tested by Ruth in her capacity as Head Alchemist, and modern-day recipes from top bartenders.; * For readers of Gin Glorious Gin by Olivia Williams and Tequila Mockingbird by Tim Federle.; * Special events will promote the book to spirit-lovers and the drinks (and book) trade.